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Cheap Flights from New York to Panama City

4-7 hours direct flight. Airlines: American Airlines, United, Delta +2 more. Fares from $300.

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New York to Panama City Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 4-7 hours direct
  • Direct Flights: Yes
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: PTY
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $300-700 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: September, October
  • Priciest: December, January, March

Airlines Flying New York to Panama City

American AirlinesUnitedDeltaAviancaCopa Airlines
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Tips for Cheap New York to Panama City Flights

1Copa Airlines hub in Panama City offers excellent connectivity throughout Latin America. If planning multi-country trips, fly Copa to earn ConnectMiles and access free Panama stopover programs. The 5.5-hour nonstop from JFK runs daily with consistent $400-500 pricing year-round.
2Panama uses US dollars as official currency (alongside balboas pegged 1:1 to USD). No currency exchange needed and your credit cards work without foreign transaction fees from most issuers. This makes budgeting and spending simpler than most Central American destinations.
3United and Copa dominate the New York to Panama route. United from Newark uses larger aircraft with better entertainment systems. Copa from JFK has newer planes and better onboard service but smaller screens. Compare hard product if you're picky about the 5.5-hour flight experience.
4Book morning flights from New York to maximize your arrival day. Leave JFK at 8-9am, land in Panama City by 2-3pm local time. Clear customs quickly (30-40 minutes) and still have time to explore Casco Viejo or the canal before dinner at your hotel.
5Consider Panama as a positioning flight for South America. Overnight in Panama City breaks up long journeys to Colombia or Ecuador. Copa's free stopover program includes hotel discounts. A 24-hour Panama layover costs the same as direct flights but adds a bonus destination.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Panama City fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Panama City

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK or Newark) to Panama City take 5.5 hours. Copa Airlines and United operate multiple daily direct flights year-round. Return flights are similar at 5 hours 20 minutes. Both carriers use modern aircraft with decent legroom on this route.

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